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• The Indecision: What's LeBron James waiting for?

  23-07-2026 00:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James has never simply signed somewhere. In 2010, he joined the Heat because Dwyane Wade was already in place and they acquired Chris Bosh. In 2014, he returned home to Cleveland to join Kyrie Irving with the understanding that the first pick was getting flipped for Kevin Love. In 2018, he signed with the Lakers knowing Year 1 was a bridge to a blockbuster. The next summer, Anthony Davis arrived. Three free agency decisions all had one common thread: LeBron signed up for a team with a pla
  
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• VOTE: Will the Rockets be better this year?

  22-07-2026 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 21: Amen Thompson #1 and Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 21, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Spurs re-sign David Jones Garcia to two-way contract

  22-07-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 20: De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates with David Jones Garcia #25 of the San Antonio Spurs after they defeated the Atlanta Hawks at Frost Bank Center on November 20, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Spurs are keeping
  
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• Miami mistakenly post James 'introductory' video

  22-07-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James is entering his 24th season in the NBA [Getty Images]Miami Heat mistakenly posted a link on YouTube to LeBron James' 'introductory press conference' despite the NBA great not yet deciding where he will play next season.The link to the live stream - scheduled for 27 July - was uploaded to the Heat's channel on Tuesday before being deleted.A Heat spokesperson told Reuters the video was posted in error by staff who were preparing for the possibility of James joining the side.BBC Sport
  
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• Are the Heat odds-on favorites for LeBron James after YouTube debacle?

  22-07-2026 22:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James is 41 years old, will be 42 by the end of the 2026-27 NBA season, and yet his free agency still has NBA fans everywhere on the edge of their seats. Rumors have swirled, podcasts have had whole episodes dedicated to trying to figure out where The King will opt to play next season.On Tuesday night, if even for a moment, fans believed he'd made a decision. Fans discovered that the Miami Heat had scheduled a video to be published on YouTube titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Confer
  
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• NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Mario Hezonja return rumors, plus Bradley Beal, Anthony Davis

  22-07-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While the NBA world impatiently waits — and a lot of free agent action is held up — until LeBron James announces his decision on his next team, rumors are still flying around. Here is some of the latest free agency chatter around the Association.Mario Hezonja drawing interestThe last time we saw Mario Hezonja in the NBA was with Portland during the bubble, a season where he came off the bench and averaged 4.8 points per game. Since then, the former No. 5 pick has played and starred f
  
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• There’s a method to the Mavericks madness this offseason

  22-07-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 17: Winner Cooper Flagg poses for a photo after Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Grudge Match with Jeremiyah Love at Fanatics Fest at Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Manny Carabel/Getty Images for Activision/Call of Duty) | Getty Images for Activision/Call One year after selecting Cooper Flagg with the number one overall pick, the Dallas Mavericks are still trying to find a forward that will fit alongside him.Having a strong pair on the wing is
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/22/26

  22-07-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: The sneakers worn by Jalen Slawson #18 of the Indiana Pacers during the game against the Toronto Raptors during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 13, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David B
  
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• Victor Webmanyama graces NBA 2K27 cover, explains taking pay cut

  22-07-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 19: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs is surrounded by teammates after he scored the game-winning basket against the Phoenix Suns at Frost Bank Center on March 19, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Victor Wembanyama has returned
  
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• Cavs ‘keeping tabs’ on Jonathan Kuminga; Schroder and Strus on market

  22-07-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on April 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images It might not look like it, but the Cleveland Cavaliers
  
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• Arthur Kaluma is the prototypical forward the Lakers are looking for

  22-07-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: Arthur Kaluma #47 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a basket in the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center on July 06, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images After an undefeated start to the La
  
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• The 2026-27 Knicks have something the franchise has never had before

  22-07-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 15: Jalen Brunson accepts the Best Championship Performance award onstage during the 2026 ESPY Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on July 15, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for W+P) | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for W+P Even before winning last season’s NBA title, the New York Knicks long ago established themselves as one of the Association’s flagship franchises. Knickerbockers have been All-Stars going back to 1951, wh
  
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• Former Louisville star Montrezl Harrell pulls double duty in Big3, TBT as ex-Cardinals face Kentucky alumni

  22-07-2026 20:42 via cbssports.com
  
  Harrell led The Ville against a team of ex-UK players in The Basketball Tournament before setting the Big3 single-game scoring record
  
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• Celtics linked to Bradley Beal; Is he worth it?

  22-07-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Bradley Beal #0 of the LA Clippers reacts to a three-point shot during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 06, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to the offseason
  
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• Steph Curry to receive first-ever Hall of Fame exhibit dedicated to an active NBA player

  22-07-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 14: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a free throw during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2025-26 Emirates Cup on November 14, 2025 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photos by Michae
  
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• Rockets receive unfortunate offseason grade

  22-07-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 01: Head coach Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets looks on during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Image
  
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• Teen paid $3 for Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket at thrift store. It sold for almost $90,000 at auction

  22-07-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers' star Wilt Chamberlain played his final NBA season in 1972-73. The warmup jacket he was wearing in this photo is believed to be the same one that was found at a Goodwill in January and eventually auctioned for nearly $90,000. (Anonymous / Associated Press)A Portland teenager found a random old Lakers jacket in a Goodwill bin back in January.He paid $3.07 for it.Seven months later, the item sold at auction for $89,600.Turns out the old jacket wasn’t so random after all. Verified
  
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• Victor Wembanyama explains decision to take less money from Spurs in $252 million extension

  22-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama doesn't want money to be the reason his team falls short of a championship. Because of that, Wembanyama took slightly less than the max in his new extension with the Spurs. That decision came as a bit of a surprise, as Wembanyama was set to earn a ludicrous amount of money after winning the Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards, and making two All-Star teams in his first three NBA seasons.For the first time since signing that dea
  
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• Celtics Reacts Survey: who could win Most Improved Player next season?

  22-07-2026 18:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston, MA - January 28 - Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) lets the ball get loose as Boston Celtics guards Jordan Walsh (27), Hugo Gonzalez (28) and Baylor Scheierman (55) surround during the second half of a NBA game at the Garden. (Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images). | MediaNews Group via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across t
  
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• Victor Wembanyama discusses contract discount, says he doesn't want money to hold Spurs back

  22-07-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA owners loved it — this is what they and Adam Silver want to see, players willingly taking a little less money. It frustrated the NBA players' union, starting with the fact it's a decision that had to be made at all.Victor Wembanyama took a discount on his contract extension with the Spurs that could save the team a little more than $50 million over five years by agreeing to only take 25% of the salary cap — still five years, $252 million — rather than the 30% he would be el
  
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• Tyler Herro’s NSFW warning to Heat after shocking Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

  22-07-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro was in Paris when he was traded and had a stern message for the Heat the moment he learned he was being shipped out.Herro was sent to Milwaukee, his hometown team, in a blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat, and he couldn’t believe that he was being moved.“Back to the motherf–king crib, dog,” Herro said in a video posted on his YouTube channel. “Y’all did lost your motherf–king mind.&rdqu
  
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• PHOTO: Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark featured on NBA 2K27 cover

  22-07-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Caitlin Clark is the first WNBA player to be featured on a global NBA 2K cover.NBA 2K27 announced today that Clark, Victor Wembanyama abd Derrick Rose will be featured on covers of the editions, which will be will released Sept. 4. Clark will be on the deluxe cover.She’s obsessed with the work
  Caitlin Clark is your NBA 2K27 Deluxe Edition Cover AthletePre-order NBA 2K27 now! ➡️ https://t.co/J6pi6mirRHpic.twitter.com/Fk1UG0aLcl— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) July 22, 2026"Being on the
  
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• LeBron James next team predictions: Heat jump ahead Cavs after mistakenly published press conference link

  22-07-2026 17:41 via cbssports.com
  
  James is in no rush to make a decision but he is focused on three teams in particular
  
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• NBA Power Rankings: How does the East stack up after major offseason moves?

  22-07-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There has been a lot of player movement this offseason in the NBA, and outside of LaMelo Ball going to the Minnesota Timberwolves, most of the action has moved to the Eastern Conference.So, we figured we'd take a stab at power ranking our new East. These rankings are, of course, perfect and inarguable. They're certainly not just one man's opinion in the dog days of summer, before anyone has played a game, which could make it impossible to power rank a conference.But we here at Yahoo Sports are u
  
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• Caitlin Clark scores historic NBA 2K27 Deluxe Edition cover honor

  22-07-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Caitlin Clark is officially an NBA 2K27 cover athlete.On Wednesday, NBA 2K announced the specially selected cover athletes for NBA 2K27. NBA star Victor Wembanyama will be on the cover of the Standard Edition, and Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose will be on the limited-time Ultra Edition. Clark, who is set to grace the cover of the Deluxe Edition, is the first WNBA player featured on her own global NBA 2K premium cover."Being on the cover of NBA 2K27 is special because this game reach
  
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• LeBron James is on his way to the longest star free agency of the century, which is a record he already owns

  22-07-2026 17:28 via cbssports.com
  
  LeBron has been a free agent for more than three weeks, and his decision might not come until next month
  
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• Kalshi Takes Nearly $200M in Trades on LeBron's Next Team

  22-07-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Kalshi users have traded more than $197 million trying to predict where free-agent superstar LeBron James will land - and that number is only climbing.Key TakeawaysThe Warriors are now a long shot after surging to a 46% chance when free agency began.Reports suggest James still has not made his decision.The Heat accidentally scheduled a press conference for James on their YouTube channel, leading to a big pr
  
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• Victor Wembanyama, Derrick Rose revealed as NBA 2K27 cover athletes

  22-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was named the NBA 2K27 Standard Edition cover athlete.The game's Ultra Edition cover will feature former NBA player Derrick Rose, and the Deluxe Edition will have Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark gracing the cover. The three cover athletes have each been the No. 1 overall pick in their drafts and went on to win the Rookie of the Year award in their respective leagues.Wembanyama is coming off a season in which he averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebound
  
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• Miami Heat say leaked link to LeBron James introductory press conference just a mistake

  22-07-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Did someone with the Miami Heat leak LeBron James' decision before he did? The Heat deny it, but in a vacuum of information about where LeBron will play next season and when it will be announced, it took on a life of its own.Someone with the Heat posted a link to a YouTube stream titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference | July 27, 2026" and that quickly took off on social media.The Miami Heat’s official YouTube channel had LeBron’s introductory press conference scheduled fo
  
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• Why Max Raynaud, Dylan Cardwell feel responsibility to grow into Kings leaders

  22-07-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Max Raynaud, Dylan Cardwell feel responsibility to grow into Kings leaders originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaFor 15 games last season, Dylan Cardwell and Maxime Raynaud were part of the group that gave Kings fans something to smile and cheer for with their unique postgame celebrations.There aren’t many positives that come with a 22-win season, but “The Beam Boys” did their due diligence after the 15 wins at Golden 1 Center. The then-rookie trio of Cardwell, Raynaud
  
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